Module 7 - Elective Modules (6 ECTS)

Note: A total of 7 elective modules will be initially offered. Depending on the demand, the majority but not all of these elective courses will take place. Two of these elective modules must be successfully completed in order to complete the module.

Transmitting in-depth and complementary knowledge and skills in the field of humanitarian aid.

Improving skills for critical analysis and evaluation of humanitarian aid.

Overview of national (OEZA- Österreichische Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, Diakonie, Hilfswerk Austria) and international stakeholders (ECHO - European Commission's Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department, Red Cross) in the field of humanitarian aid.

Identification of different practical aspects of humanitarian aid through case studies (crises in the context of national and international aid operations with particular focus on organisational and logistic aspects).

Comprehension of the complexity of relationships between political, economic and social factors during a crisis.

Highlighting the restrictions and limited possibilities of humanitarian aid.

Learning Outcomes: On completion of the module, students will be able to…

Apply the principles of international disaster logistics.

Understand and analyse mechanisms and stakeholders of humanitarian operations based on case studies.

Plan and execute humanitarian operations on the basis of smaller logistic assignments.

Deeper understanding of the status quo of national and international legislation.

Outlook on future legal requirements (national and international), in the context of natural disasters and disaster management.

Learning Outcomes: On completion of the module students will have obtained knowledge on …

Selected international treaties and conventions as well as international frameworks and initiatives (e.g. Hyogo Framework for Action) as well as their classification according to their field of application and legal scope.

European Community law for risk prevention and disaster management (e.g. EU Flood Directive) and its applicability and legal constraints/effects for national disaster legislation.